SERVSAFE Food Safety Quiz
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SERVSAFE Food Safety Quiz

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Foodborne-illness outbreak occurs when how many people or more become ill eating the same food?

2

What is a step in practicing correct personal hygiene?

Using a bandage on a hand cut under disposable gloves

At which minimum temperature should hot food be held in a self-service area?

135

One way to prevent cross-contamination is to?

<p>Cook food to its minimum internal temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method of pest control can a manager or staff member perform?

<p>Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food or supplies for insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the highest air temperature at which shell eggs can be received?

<p>45</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food handler working the short order grill removes gloves to answer the phone. Before returning to the grill the food handler must?

<p>Wash hands and put on new gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stuffed fish must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of?

<p>165</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 165 is an example of which HACCP method?

<p>Establishing critical limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

Foodborne pathogens grow best in foods with a water activity within which range?

<p>0.0-1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with a shipment of shucked shellfish that has been delivered at 50 degrees?

<p>Reject it and set it aside</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reporting employee health issues to the appropriate authorities?

<p>Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beef noodle soup made with leftover beef must be cooked to which minimum internal temperature for 15 seconds?

<p>155</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which HACCP principle identifies places in the flow of food where hazards can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to acceptable levels?

<p>Identify critical control points</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a 12-hour power outage, temperature of the freezer reached 55 degrees and all of the products have thawed. The correct action for the manager to take is to?

<p>Discard the TCS food with a temperature higher than 41 degrees and refrigerate the remaining thawed food</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground veal?

<p>155</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a manager do when a state adopts the most current model FDA food code?

<p>Update the standard operating procedures and provide training</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized?

<p>At the end of each day, even when not used</p> Signup and view all the answers

The only completely reliable backflow prevention method is a?

<p>Air gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shatter-resistant heat lamp bulbs are an excellent way to prevent which type of contamination?

<p>Physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stationary kitchen equipment with legs should be mounted at least how far off the floor?

<p>4 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food handler with a sore throat and fever must NOT work around?

<p>Food items</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fruits and vegetables that are cooked for hot holding must reach a temperature of?

<p>135</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition may food prepared in a private home be served in an operation?

<p>It may not be served in an operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should hand antiseptics be used?

<p>After hand washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which risk may result from having cross-contamination?

<p>The drinkable water supply may become contaminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

In between uses, buckets of chemical sanitizing solution containing wet wiping cloths must be stored?

<p>Under the service sink</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food handler stores sanitizer next to bread and labels the bottle 'sanitizer.' What did the food handler do wrong?

<p>Stored the sanitizer next to food</p> Signup and view all the answers

A common food allergen is found in?

<p>Tofu</p> Signup and view all the answers

Leftover chili being reheated for hot holding must reach which minimum internal temperature for 15 seconds?

<p>155</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which item is a TCS food?

<p>Cut watermelon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a cook do to prepare food that is safe for a customer with a food allergy?

<p>Wear gloves when prepping food that contains allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to thaw frozen shrimp?

<p>Under refrigeration at 41 degrees or below</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food is classified as a TCS food?

<p>Sliced tomato</p> Signup and view all the answers

A common allergen found in yogurt is?

<p>Milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should hands be washed during food prep to avoid cross-contamination?

<p>At the beginning of the shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

Purpose of a food defense program is to?

<p>Avoid the deliberate contamination of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a new piece of food prep equipment is installed the manager should?

<p>Review the master cleaning and maintenance schedule and make changes if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food must be received and stored at 41 degrees or lower?

<p>Sliced melon</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is food considered adulterated?

<p>When it is held under unsanitary conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Caterers are delivering cold TCS food to an outdoor event. Upon delivery, the temperature of the food is found to be 41 degrees. The food may remain without temperature control for 6 hours as long as its temperature does not exceed?

<p>70 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Game animals received for sale in an operation should be?

<p>Commercially raised for food</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food handler who has diarrhea may return to work after being symptom free for at least how many hours?

<p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a previously cooked food has been cooling for 2 hours and the internal temperature is 70, the next step is to?

<p>Continue cooling it until it reaches 41 degrees within 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

A food handler must be reported to the regulatory authority if diagnosed with an illness caused by?

<p>Shigella spp</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frozen food coated with ice crystals indicates food that has been?

<p>Handled properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Correct hand washing must take a total of how many seconds?

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

The best way to thaw frozen chicken breast is to place them?

<p>Under warm running water</p> Signup and view all the answers

A restricted-use pesticide shall be applied only by the?

<p>Pest control operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

Purchasing food from an approved supplier better ensure that?

<p>All food is in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

One way to ensure that correct cooking temperatures are reached is to?

<p>Keep accurate temperature logs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooked TCS food is reheated in a microwave and then held in a steam table. To be considered safe, the food must be reheated to at least?

<p>165</p> Signup and view all the answers

The manager must notify the regulatory authority when food handlers have?

<p>Yellowing of the skin and eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

To honestly present food means to?

<p>Provide food to customers in a way that does not mislead or misinform them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of Hepatitis A?

<p>Human feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of a critical control point?

<p>Cooking hamburger to 155 degrees for 15 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of a physical contaminant is?

<p>A stone in a bag of dried beans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food Safety Concepts

  • A foodborne illness outbreak occurs when two or more people become ill from eating the same food.
  • Correct personal hygiene practices include using bandages on cuts and wearing disposable gloves.
  • Hot food in self-service areas must be held at a minimum temperature of 135°F.
  • Prevent cross-contamination by cooking food to its minimum internal temperature.

Pest Control & Food Handling

  • Managers should routinely inspect incoming food shipments for insects as part of pest control.
  • Shell eggs can be received at a maximum air temperature of 45°F.
  • A food handler must wash hands and put on new gloves after removing gloves to answer a phone call.

Cooking Temperatures & HACCP

  • Stuffed fish must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Cooking poultry at 165°F is an example of establishing critical limits in HACCP.
  • Foodborne pathogens thrive in food with a water activity between 0.0-1.0.

Shipping, Receiving & Allergens

  • A shipment of shucked shellfish delivered at 50°F must be rejected.
  • The manager is responsible for reporting employee health issues to authorities.
  • Leftover chili must be reheated to 155°F for safe hot holding.
  • TCS foods (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) include cut watermelon and sliced tomatoes.

Safety Protocols & Sanitation

  • Hands should be washed at the beginning of the shift to avoid cross-contamination.
  • A food handler with a sore throat and fever cannot work around food items.
  • Hand sanitizers should be used after hand washing.
  • Chemical sanitizing solution buckets must be stored under the service sink between uses.

Additional Food Safety Regulations

  • Foods in private homes cannot be served in a food service operation.
  • Foods held under unsanitary conditions are considered adulterated.
  • Catered cold TCS food delivered at 41°F can remain without temperature control for 6 hours, not exceeding 70°F.
  • Game animals must be commercially raised for food safety.

Illness & Contamination

  • A food handler diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp must be reported.
  • Frozen food with ice crystals is often a sign of proper handling.
  • Correct handwashing should take a total of 20 seconds.

Equipment & Procedures

  • Stationary kitchen equipment must be mounted at least 4 inches off the floor.
  • Review cleaning and maintenance schedules after installing new food prep equipment.
  • A food handler should wear gloves when preparing food that contains allergens.
  • The primary source of Hepatitis A is human feces.

Best Practices

  • Ensure food is purchased from approved suppliers to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Keep accurate temperature logs to verify cooking temperatures.
  • Cooked TCS food in a microwave must be reheated to at least 165°F for safety.

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Test your knowledge on food safety with this SERVSAFE quiz. Covering topics such as foodborne illnesses, personal hygiene, and safe food temperatures, this quiz provides essential information for anyone in the food service industry. Improve your understanding and awareness of food safety practices.

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